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EPL’s Makerspace : almost alive

EPL’s Makerspace : almost alive. Peter Schoenberg Manager, Digital Literacy & Web Services Netspeed 2013 Calgary, Alberta. In the beginning. Key recommendations Use AV room Include 3D printer Consider Espresso Include gaming Include robotics Digital conversion.

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EPL’s Makerspace : almost alive

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  1. EPL’s Makerspace : almost alive Peter Schoenberg Manager, Digital Literacy & Web Services Netspeed 2013 Calgary, Alberta

  2. In the beginning

  3. Key recommendations • Use AV room • Include 3D printer • Consider Espresso • Include gaming • Include robotics • Digital conversion • A Vision, a goal and a target • Linda Cook’s Open Spaces Vision • & • “Planning a space where customers can create”a report by Leanne Drury MelsnessDec 2012

  4. Credits • Digital Literacy (DLI) Librarians • Holly Arnason • Carla Haug • Kim Christmas  Jason Harris • High energy, dedicated, smart and enthused. • Got it done amid renovation and move of our own offices (which also took longer than planned) and despite me getting married and honeymooning!

  5. My Goals on the project • Create a bright open, flexible space • Surprise our customers • Exceed customer expectations • Spend on great stuff not renos, rugs & walls • Go big when we can • Accept the uncertainty • Enjoy the project – it is very exciting • Create an open platform and see what our community does with it!

  6. Timeline 2013 – part oneJan – Terms of reference for makerspaceteamFeb – Team selectionMar – Team meets forms sub-teams • May – Morgan Hordal’s Survey of Makerspace report completedJune – weeding of gov docs, allows for move of AV collectionJuly – design charrette with MADE • July – space ready for contractors

  7. Timeline 2013 – part twoJune – SeptemberSelection and ordering of tons of fun stuff • July – OctoberElectrical work and painting • September – hired makerspace assistants • October 7, 2013 was supposed to be handover day for the space. Not quite!

  8. The AV Room before • The AV Room Progress Progress

  9. The AV Room before • The AV Room Progress Progress

  10. The AV Room empty – no tiles • The AV Room Progress Progress

  11. Electrical done (??) - painting

  12. Electrical done (??) - painting

  13. How did it look yesterday?

  14. What is in our makerspace?

  15. 3D Printers from Machina

  16. 3D Printers from Machina

  17. Espresso Book Machine

  18. Robots and kits!

  19. Console Gaming Wii XBOX PS3 60” LCDs

  20. PC Gaming Two Lenovo eRazer PCs

  21. Digital Conversion Station Scanner VHS to DVD machine Various inputs and outputs for sound to digital

  22. Loaded Media ComputersNot, not, not typical EPL public PCs 4 iMacs 4 loaded Dell all in one units Adobe Creative Suites, sound, video editing, garage band, animation, game design and other specialized software

  23. Projector, retractable screen, speakers and green screenWant the space to be used for showing, watching, learning and sharing. Emphasis on relative ease of use for staff.Also added Apple TV units to LCDs to allow iPad to LCD display.

  24. Makerspace AssistantsHired in September 1 x 35 hours per week 2 x 21 hours per week 1 x 17.5 hours per week (temp)Just enough to cover the long open hours planned. Library Assistant level positions.

  25. Sound recording area still in planning stages • We did order electronic keyboard, beat boxes, music editing software and headphones • Waiting for sound design consultants before creating small sound recording space adjacent to Makerspace

  26. Challenges • New learning • Painting • Electrical • Furniture

  27. Opportunities • Community interest - lots of potential partners • Enthusiasts love to share (sound rec, design, etc.) • Introduce new technology into library (MACs) • Test programs and services in Makerspace – then roll them out to the branches. Not a downtown only project. • Bring branch staff into the space

  28. Two small ideas that I liked • Sound cone speakers for gaming • Power in the ceiling

  29. Questions? • Please email me to request any specific documents, details on equipment or supplier info. • Peter SchoenbergManager, Digital Literacy & Web ServicesEdmonton Public Library 780-496-1855 • pschoenberg@epl.ca

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